Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-12-17


ed on Thursday. A considerable
amount Of routine business. such as
passing accounts and hearing mo-
tions Tor reduction OF assessments,
was transacted. Among other mat
ters v rs the following;
Mr., l.. ID. Gerdardt qualified as
Notary Public.
Mr. Robert p Bryarly was APP
pointed director in the Mt big.
w. Turnpike Co.
Mr.. T. A. Potts, resigned the Off
ce of. constable in Arden district.
No appointment was made of his
successor.
Mr.. Josiah Alexander, resigned as
Justice Of the Peace in Hedgesyille
district and Mr.. M. G. Nadenbousch
was appointed in his place.
In the matter of motion of j. w.
Miller and others, sureties of George
A. Craftsman ex-Sheriff, the Court
refused to amend and change the
record of former Court, as to said
Chrismans official bond in reference
to the execution and acknowledge
ment thereof by his sureties, the
Court heard the testimony and certi-
fy that from the facts there never
had been any such acknowledgment
or execution, but refused to change
the record for want of jurisdiction.
There was no conflict of testimony
and the Court was convinced that
the record was erroneous and so
stated that fact
THEnew wedding solid silver spoons,
all sizes and styles for wedding presents,
something to hand down to generations
to come. See them ut Hyde's Jewelry
Store. Dec. II Ct.
A NUMBER of young people gave a
pound party last Thursday eve
ming, to surprise Miss Irene West,
at the residence of Mr.. George
Helferstay, on John Street. During
the evening great amusement and
excitement was caused by suppos-
ed tramp who insisted on joining in
the festivities. 1t was of course q
joke on the youngsters. The party
was a great success and the lads and
lassies enjoyed themselves hugely
until about 10 o'clock.
doz. gold watches left, will be closed
out cheap for the Holidays.
at HYDEs.
BALTIMORE CLOTHING HOUSE
AT BRAFMAN's the great sale Of
overcoats is continuing. You can get
coats at the most economical prices
here, and you can also purchase the
most magnificent specimen of Tailor's
Best Fit. If you want warm Winter
Overcoat as low So so, you can get It
here. If you require something better,
you should sec our line Of overcoats.
We are bound to close them out. Now
is your time to get one cheap. J BRAF-
MAN, Baltimore Clothing House.
GRAND EXHIBITION OF BEAUTIFUL
ITALIAN CARVED MARBLE G. Bart
lett displays fine collection ofgoods
made in Florence, Italy and sent here
by New York importer. They will
only be shown few days, and ali re-
manning unsold, will be returned the
26tH of December. The variety and
value of these goods can be estimated
when you know that Tiffany, of New
York, has the only stock of them in
this country.
DON'T fail to see the Mechanical Doll
at IL. G. BERRY IL Co. 1t is great.
Dec. 10 1t.
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS EX-
CURsIoN TICKETS. The Passenger
Department of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Company announce that, in
accordance with their usual custom,
they will sell Excursion Tickets during
the Holidays, between all stations East
of the Ohio River.
Tickets will be sold on Dec. 23d, Oath,
25th, Goth, 30th, 31st, 1887, and Jan. LIST
and 2nd, 1888, good for return passage
until Jan. 3rd, 1888. Dec. 10 ct
We are pleased to announce that
the famous "Mendelssohn Quintet
Club of Boston, have been booked
by the Managers of the Central Opera
House for the night of December
21st. This club draws crowed houses
everywhere, and their musical accom-
plishment is of national reputation.
In point of merit, they are unexcelled
in this line.
MUST BE CLOSED oUT.-EDr Don't
forget that Gettinger 81 Hoke are clos
ing out at and below cost their entire